Recent content by Gamma1214

Fear of entrapment is one reason that I can see for paddling a tandem backwards instead of paddling a solo canoe. Personally, I build my own so I can place the seat wherever I wish but that was one consideration when I started placing the seats further back than standard. That said, I've never...

I know people like that; always the doom & gloom scenario... often becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.

I'm runnin'. Last thing I need is another 17+ lbs on the portages.

It may be important to note that atypical behavior alone should not be enough to dispatch an animal. We are seeing more and more foxes during the day this time of year and it's primarily due to the challenges of feeding growing pups. Add to that the fact that foxes are moving into closer...

Also very likely that a planted paddle is stationary in the water while the boat is not. I'm not so sure the pivot point is actually changing as much as it is now dynamic and will change throughout the paddle stroke. As always, being aware of how your inputs correspond to outcomes is the goal.

That was actually my first question

and there, I suspect, is the answer to your question. Especially in wilderness or around large animals, it is critical that we make good decisions. Nobody needs to restrict animals (or humans) if the humans use good judgement. I am reminded of this with every step as an unruly horse really...

We have that? Well over 1/2 of my comments should be using that!

Welcome back. I'll agree that it's never "too soon" to take kids along. I'm certain that I recall some here (@scoutergriz?) being in canoes since infancy. I tend to go North instead of South when paddling but I may make it that far someday. In the meantime, I appreciate the pictures and I am...

Nice find. Congrats. (Oh, no clue how to remove stains but I've heard that sunlight can fade them... more time on the water may be worth a try)

or you've waited years to escape civilization for a bit and are using all available horsepower. (Actually, I could go with that excuse but it's mostly just the way I drive because I like to get my money's worth from every ticket)

and be reasonably sure that your own utility to the group extends beyond being "extra fleshy"

That hull's probably not far from what I'd suspect a sea kayak is. (I've never seen one in person) I took the above picture and can tell ya; that's a pretty big boy stuffed in that boat so the hull's a bit bigger than it appears to be.

I'm old school and I like being able to talk to humans when I need information so I called them to ask. Funny enough, every time, I've talked to the same guy (Mike). I get the impression that they're a pretty small operation which is another real bonus IMO. Incidentally, I've always bought...

Drive North young man. Another 8-10 hours & you'll be in true wilderness without campsite competition of any kind. (though you can still sleep on a pile of rocks if you wish. Nobody is going to see you to comment on it... or the skinny-dipping)